Obeying when we don’t know the outcome, when we haven’t been shown “the goods,” requires a trust that delights God’s heart.

I always felt I was missing the mark—even if only slightly.

Even though he’s powerless, he loves to watch us react to his threats.

I guess I’ll just live with the problem because it’s not going away.”

Grow your roots deep in God’s Word so you can face valiantly the storms of life.

Rest had been scarce for months, and breathing felt like a sacrifice of praise.

Sometimes it takes too much effort to surround my heart with a focus on God’s saving grace.

In the timespan of one afternoon, he was gone.

I learned to act on my faith, rather than settle for a quick platitude.

Jesus Christ hears us every time we pray, whether we’ve given him everything or haven’t given him the time of day.

Either they could remember the pain, panic, and disunity of the event, or they could remember the character of the God behind their salvation.

I’ve finally come to understand, though, that God is always in my corner

Sometimes it’s hard getting our minds wrapped around the glory in God’s plan—especially when his glory still involves pain.

Maybe he has to make us feel his absence in order for us to really appreciate his presence.

Prayer doesn’t always feel like our strongest asset for loved ones in need

May we never lose sight of the treasure we hold in God’s Word.

“How small is your God that you can’t focus on Him instead?”

[T]o be transformed into the vessel God wants us to become, we need exposure to the Son.

Don’t ignore your spiritual laundry. Do the little hard things now so you aren’t in over your head in bondage later.

She wiped away a tear and smiled a smile which transformed her face. “Thank you for that. Thank you so much.